SoTD Monday 12th Nov 2012

today is a special day. i'm wearing guerlain cuir de russie. thanks to the amazing generosity of an ex basenoter which i've had the sheer luck of meeting, completely by accident i might add.
it's otherwordly. literally. this is what i imagine the tsars would've worn.cdr.jpg

Re: SoTD Monday 12th Nov 2012

Morning All,

Another Monday is upon us. I hope it finds everyone well. Danny - I've tried Guerlain's CdR too (also thanks to a wonderful BNer). As a fan of Russian leathers, I was fully expecting to love it. Sadly, I found it to be too loaded with birch-tar for my tastes. At least my Paypal account breathed a sigh of relief Bois des Iles (EdT) today.
Best to all.

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Happiest Birthday, dear PerfumedLady! I hope you are indulging with some nice perfume, food and drinks.
G., I think the Cuir de Russie is from the same ex-BNer. Anyway, not my cup either!
A grey Monday here and only brightened up by strong espresso and Jicky Extrait.
Best to all

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PerfumedLady - Happy happy birthday to you!! I hope it's a very special one, filled with many fragrant gifts, friends, hugs, and cake! XOXO

gandhajala - you seem to be feeling a bit more chipper this morning - so glad to hear it! Those terrifying bar bills can often take days to get over.

Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...Carl Sagan

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Originally Posted by Larimar

Happiest Birthday, dear PerfumedLady! I hope you are indulging with some nice perfume, food and drinks.
G., I think the Cuir de Russie is from the same ex-BNer. Anyway, not my cup either!
A grey Monday here and only brightened up by strong espresso and Jicky Extrait.
Best to all

L, it's no secret that i'm not a big fan of the house of guerlain and i LOVE chanel cuir de russie, but this is something else! completely different level! this is the godmother of all cuir de russie perfumes, past, present and future. you know the expression 'from another era'? it applies to all sorts of levels when it comes to guerlain cdr. nothing like it.

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Originally Posted by gandhajala

Morning All,

Another Monday is upon us. I hope it finds everyone well. Danny - I've tried Guerlain's CdR too (also thanks to a wonderful BNer). As a fan of Russian leathers, I was fully expecting to love it. Sadly, I found it to be too loaded with birch-tar for my tastes. At least my Paypal account breathed a sigh of relief Bois des Iles (EdT) today.
Best to all.

yes, absolutely right, it has quite a bit more birch tar but this is what makes it so wonderful. i've tested it side by side with chanel's cdr, both parfum and edt, there is just no comparison (imo). of course, it's all a matter of taste. impossible to find, sadly. i can only say "thank god i've crossed paths with this wonderfully generous person who gave me the chance to try it, at least once!"

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Happy Birthday Perfume Lady

For me today is

Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes

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Oh, you sweet darlings, thank you! I hope you all know that I love you to pieces! You really know how to make a gal feel special. I've seen Chanel cakes before (even had a No.5 cake in my inbox this morning, (((Jon))) ) but I've not seen a CM cake, kalli- thank you! Beautiful work on that one, too. I appreciate you all so much.

Just being a decadent glutton this morning; slept until 9:30!, now wearing Elixir Lumiere Noire and about to have cupcakes for breakfast. This is how all 39 year olds behave, right? Hugs to everyone!